Central African Republic Hotel
Central African Republic
The Central African Republic is a constitutional democracy with a multiparty legislature. Ange-Felix Patasse, leader of the Movement for the Liberation of the Central African People (MLPC), who first was elected President in 1993, was reelected with a narrow majority in September 1999. The Presidential election, like the National Assembly elections held in late 1998, generally was free but was controlled by the Government and was marred by irregularities that tended to favor the ruling party candidate. The Government is headed by a Prime Minister and Cabinet appointed by the President. Although the Constitution provides for separation of powers, the Legislature is vulnerable to manipulation by the President, who dominates the Government. The President can veto legislation, although two-thirds of the unicameral legislature can override his veto, and he can rule by decree under special conditions. On April 1, President Patasse replaced the Prime Minister, Anicet Georges Dologuele, with M ... [Read More]
Foreign Entry Requirements
AUSTRALIA - *Passport, Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or non-electronic label visa, proof of onward or return ticket, and sufficient funds are required. An ETA or non-electronic label visa is required for tourist or business stays of up to 3 months. An ETA is an electronically stored authority to travel to Australia and can be obtained online at www.ETA.immi.gov.au or through participating travel agencies or airlines. Minors not accompanied by a parent or traveling with only one parent need notarized written parental consent from the absent parent(s). AIDS test required for permanent resident visa for applicants age 15 and older; tests taken in the U.S. are acceptable. More information about entry requirements to Australia (including for longer stays) is available on the Embassy of Aus ... [Read More]
Tips for Travelers to Sub Saharan Africa
March 2001 Foreword Your trip to Africa will be an adventure off the beaten path. Conditions and customs in sub-Saharan Africa can contrast sharply with those in the United States. These pages contain advice to help you avoid inconvenience and difficulties. Take our advice seriously but don’t let it keep you at home. Most Americans have unforgettable experiences in Africa. We are often welcomed and helped by Africans who are happy to share not just their scenery, but their culture and tradition ... [Read More]
Cameroon
Embassy employees have been instructed to refrain from travel outside of city limits after dusk, and to monitor their movements in centrally located areas within cities and towns. Private American citizens are urged to follow the same guidelines and are strongly advised against nighttime travel. Poorly lit roads, hazardous vehicles, and armed highway bandits pose a threat to motorists outside major towns, especially in the provinces bordering Chad and the Central African Republic, particularly on cattle market day when traders are carrying large sums of cash, and after dark. ... [Read More]
October
1111--10/18/01 Remarks at Business Event; Shanghai, People’s Republic of China ... 1111--10/02/01 Remarks with Jaswant Singh, Minister of External Affairs and Defense of the Republic of India; Washington, DC ... 1111--10/18/01 Remarks at Joint APEC Ministerial Press Conference; Shanghai, People's Republic of China ... [Read More]
The United States Diplomatic Mission To Nigeria - Ambassador Roger A. Meece
Mr. Meece joined the Department of State in 1979. His foreign service assignments have included tours as Deputy Chief of Mission in Brazzaville (Republic of Congo), Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of Congo), as Consul General in Halifax (Nova Scotia, Canada), and in the U.S. Embassies in Cameroon and Malawi. In Washington, Mr. Meece has served in the Bureau of International Narcotics Matters, on detail to the Office of the Vice President, and most recently, as Director for Central African Affairs at the State Department. He is fluent in French. ... [Read More]
2002
1111--04/09/02 Weak States in Africa: U.S. Policy Options in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; Mark Bellamy, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for African Affairs; Testimony Before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Subcommittee on African Affairs; Washington, DC ... 1111--11/05/02 Democratic Republic of the Congo: Illegal Resource Exploitation and Unregulated Weapons Flows; Richard S. Williamson, U.S. Alternate Representative for Special Political Affairs to the UN; Statement Delivered During the Open Meeting of the UN Security Council Discussion on the Democratic Republic of the Congo Panel of Experts; New York, New York ... [Read More]
Congo, Republic of
There were unconfirmed reports that the Republic of Congo was a country of destination; however, it was not a country of transit or origin. There were unconfirmed reports that minor relatives of West African immigrants from Benin and Togo could be victims of trafficking. There was no evidence of trafficking in men or women. Outside of the unconfirmed reports of "minors relatives" of West African immigrants, there were no other reports of trafficking in children. Children from West Africa worked as fishermen, shop workers, street sellers, or domestic servants. There were reports some were physically abused. There were reports of isolated cases of child prostitution, which according to international and local NGOs and others were not linked to trafficking or forced labor. UNICEF and the International Rescue Committee had programs to assist with feeding and sheltering DRC street children. In addition, there was no evidence that any of these street children were from the Republic of Congo ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Countries with diplomatic missions here include Algeria, Angola, Belgium, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, China, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, France, Gabon, Libya, Nigeria, and Russia. There is a Papal Nuncio representing the Pope and the Vatican. The following countries have honorary consuls: Cuba, Great Britain, and Mauritania. Many international organizations are also represented, such as the Central African Regional Development Bank, UNDP, the European Community, WHO, UNICEF, the IMF, the World Bank, FAO, UNESCO, UNIC, and the African Union of Post and Telecommunications. A number of other countries are represented by their embassies in Kinshasa. ... [Read More]
Foreign Entry Requirements
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC - *Passport and visa required. Medical report, including AIDS test, required for study, residency, and work permits; U.S. test accepted. For specific requirements, consult the Embassy of Central African Republic, 1618 22nd St., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/483-7800). ... [Read More]
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